Blue-green algae advisory issued for Buck Lake
A blue-green algae advisory has been issued for a lake south of Drayton Valley.
Alberta Health Services issued the advisory for Buck Lake on Friday afternoon, after blooms of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) were discovered in the water.
AHS recommends visitors and residents near the lake to:
· “Avoid all contact with blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible.